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Going To Chicago Psych Fest? Do Your Musical Homework Here

By Jon Graef in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 20, 2012 8:20PM

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Chicago Psych Fest 3, a two-day mini-fest at the Hideout showcasing many of Chicago's best rock bands, is a great, low-cost way to introduce yourself to the Windy City's burgeoning psychedelic revival, lead in parts by previously covered Chicagoist favorites like Verma, Cave and Rabble Rabble. (All of whom are participants in this weekend's festivities). But even with our incessant yammering, there's still a very good chance you've not heard of any of these groups. What's a potential music fan to do? Stream the music here, of course. Consider this a last minute primer of sorts, organized by day. Enjoy!

Friday

Cave

Bil Vermette

Flight 191 by bil-vermette

Velcro Lewis Group

Velcro Lewis Group - Remains Of The Mountain by Bang Bang Boogaloo

Killer Moon

Trick of disaster by Killer Moon

Strychnine

Saturday

Dark Fog

Plastic Crimewave Sound

Stream here.

Rabble Rabble

Verma

Red Plastic Buddha

Third Eye Visions: Chicago Psych Fest 3 is Friday, January 20, and Saturday, January 21. Shows are 21+, $10, and start at 7 p.m.